27Lug/16

Esperienza di rischio e comportamenti protettivi – by Davide Scotti

Il periodo feriale 2016 si è purtroppo caratterizzato per i numerosi episodi di sangue che sembrano mettere a rischio la possibilità di rilassarsi. Gli attentati sono in luoghi diversi e particolarmente comuni nella vita di ciascuno con la conseguenza che qualsiasi contesto può essere rischioso e quindi aumentare lo stress personale. La continua sensazione di pericolo, sempre e ovunque, condiziona il modo di percepire la realtà per cui un evento apparentemente banale può essere avvertito come estremamente pericoloso. Molti sono i falsi allarmi dopo le calamità e gli attentati. Continue reading

27Lug/16

St. Etienne du Rouvray church attack in France: “Je suis Chretien” – by Maria Alvanou

On July 26th a new attack took place in France that IS took responsibility of. In the Catholic church of St. Etienne du Rouvray near Rouen, during mass, two armed Islamists entered and carried out their act of terror. They slit the throat of priest Fr. Jacques Hammel (who was 84 years old). As it was reported in the media, they made him kneel and filmed their deed, while nuns as well members of the congregation were held hostages. The whole event ended with the two perpetrators getting shot by French authorities. Continue reading

23Lug/16

July 22 shootings in Germany: The implications of a possible new Munich attack – by Maria Alvanou

July 22 was already a black day for Europe. It was in 2011 when Breivik assumed his deadly activity in Norway, showing to Europeans that terrorism activity today is not an Islamist privilege. Although current international security seems to focus in addressing global jihadi campaigns, there are other sources of threat, equally dangerous, that require attention. Five years later, July 22 is once again a black day for Europeans. Not long after Nice, we are shocked again due to death and injury from attacks that have taken place in Munich. Continue reading

17Lug/16

Attempted Coup in Turkey: Implications from a European perspective – by Maria Alvanou

There is strong international interest about the attempted coup that took place in Turkey on July 15th, Friday night. While many analysts examine the operational reasons that led to failure, the coup attempt itself is also of interest. There are implications for European policy that should be under consideration. They have to do not only with the possible future of Turkey inside the EU family, but also with how European countries will deal with matters of legal aftermath. Continue reading

15Lug/16

“Truck attack” in Nice: initial comments on operational issues – by Maria Alvanou

Bastil Day in France has been marred yesterday night by a deadly attack that has resulted in people getting killed and injured. The numbers of victims continuously rise as this short first commentary is written. A truck crushed into crowds that were out gathered for the celebrations and the driver has been shot dead by the authorities.

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15Lug/16

Lo spettacolo nel centro dello spettacolo: l’attacco di Nizza

Ieri sera, intorno alle 22.30, un camion ha investito le centinaia di persone presenti sul lungomare di Nizza per assistere ai fuochi d’artificio del 14 luglio. Nel centro dello spettacolo per le celebrazioni della presa della Bastiglia, la minaccia del terrorismo si fa vedere, anche in maniera evidente, sottolineando il valore comunicativo degli attacchi suicida: non puoi fermare chi vuole ucciderti e in questo caso non puoi fermare un camion lanciato a velocità sulla folla che non può fare altro che fuggire. Continue reading

06Lug/16

Italian Foreign Terrorist Fighters: a quantitative analysis of radicalization risk factors – by Alessandro Boncio

The Italian jihadist scene with its fluid profile and features has been analyzed in different occasions by academics and experts. Their publications however, were conducted with a qualitative approach and, apart from some real cases description and analysis, there is a vacuum in the quantitative research that needs to be filled. Continue reading

05Lug/16

Dacca: l’atto di fede – by Davide Scotti

I tragici eventi in Bangladesh mostrano il sadismo degli uomini verso altri uomini dove i primi si dichiarano migliori dei secondi per una qualsiasi caratteristica più o meno reale. La scelta della presa di ostaggi e la successiva distinzione tra musulmani e non-musulmani attraverso la recitazione del corano pone ciascun credente di fronte alla scelta di mostrare la propria fede consapevole che l’altro diverso da se sarà soggetto alla morte. Continue reading